In midterm elections,
a. the President’s party often gains seats because supporters of the other party are demoralized and do not turn out to the polls.
b. the President runs for reelection so it provides a boost to all of the candidates from his party running for reelection.
c. the President’s party often loses seats, but the size of the losses depends on the performance of the economy and the President.
d. the President’s performance or that of the economy has little effect on explaining the outcome of midterm elections.
c. the President’s party often loses seats, but the size of the losses depends on the performance of the economy and the President.
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